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What to know before moving from Kansas City to San Bernardino

Moving from Kansas City to San Bernardino means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Kansas City than in San Bernardino, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Kansas City compares to San Bernardino so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in San Bernardino are 50% higher than in Kansas City, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Kansas City.
  Home prices in San Bernardino are 106.3% higher than in Kansas City.
• Income in San Bernardino is 14.2% lower than in Kansas City, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in San Bernardino include Stater Bros. Markets, Moss Bros., and EMQ Children & Family Services.
• The cost of living for a single person in San Bernardino is 16.9% lower than in Kansas City. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in San Bernardino is 29.7% lower than in Kansas City.
• The unemployment rate in San Bernardino is 100.00% higher than in Kansas City.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in San Bernardino, since the city’s sales taxes in San Bernardino are 4.17% higher than in Kansas City.
• State income taxes in San Bernardino are 177.08% higher than in Kansas City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,491.71 in San Bernardino to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Kansas City.

How life is different in Kansas City vs. San Bernardino

• San Bernardino might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 56% less than Kansas City.
• San Bernardino offers better access to buses and trains than Kansas City, based on public transportation ratings. San Bernardino has a transit score of 7 out of 10 compared to 4 in Kansas City. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in San Bernardino means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Kansas City. San Bernardino is considered more walkable than Kansas City, with a score of 45 out of 100 versus 35 out of 100 in Kansas City. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• If cycling is your thing, San Bernardino is considered more bike-friendly than Kansas City in terms of designated lanes and connectivity and how many residents opt to commute on two wheels rather than by car. San Bernardino has a bike-friendliness score of 44 out of 100, while Kansas City is rated as 35 out of 100.
• The crime rate in San Bernardino is higher than in Kansas City, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 73.87 in San Bernardino, it is 58.4 in Kansas City. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in San Bernardino. With a crime index of 26.13, San Bernardino ranks lower in overall safety than Kansas City, whose index is Kansas City's 42.6. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in San Bernardino isn’t as good as it is in Kansas City, so you may want to take precautions if you suffer from conditions like allergies or asthma. San Bernardino has an air quality rating of Moderate, and Kansas City is considered to be good. Cities with good to moderate air quality may have varying levels of minor potential for health risks for certain people. Beyond the moderate rating, those health risks increase in severity and the amount of residents affected.

Other things to consider for your Kansas City vs. San Bernardino move

• Weather: San Berardino has mild winters and hot, dry summers. Relative to other areas in Southern California, winters are colder, with frost and with chilly to cold morning temperatures common.
• HOA rules: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• State licensing: When contacting a local moving company for an estimate in California, make sure each has a “T Number” issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CAPUC). Moving companies with valid T Numbers have met state requirements for insurance, safety, and financial stability and have passed criminal clearance checks conducted by the California Department of Justice.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a California moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: California doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to San Bernardino. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.Opt for Released Value Protection – a cost-free choice provided by movers with minimal coverage. The liability is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. For instance, if a 50-inch TV weighing 25 pounds is lost or damaged, your reimbursement is only $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). To ensure comprehensive coverage for your items' full value, consult with your chosen moving company or consider third-party insurance options.
• Moving checklist: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in San Bernardino

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